Porsche to Cease Production of Boxster and Cayman Models Next Month, Despite Outselling Panamera and Taycan Combinately; Insight into Reasons for Suspension of Popular Sports Cars

Porsche Discontinues 718 Sports Cars as Focus Shifts Towards Electrification

In a surprising move, Porsche has announced that it will be discontinuing its 718 sports car models, the Boxster and Cayman, by next month. This decision comes despite a 50% increase in 718 deliveries in 2025 and a 20% decrease in 911 sales during the same period.

The 718 series, which has been in production since 1997, has been a significant part of Porsche's lineup. However, it seems that the models have been siphoning off sales from the iconic 911 and are not the lowest-volume models at Porsche in 2025.

The 911, despite being an iconic model, makes up only 14% of Porsche's U.S. deliveries. In contrast, the 718 series is outselling the Taycan and Panamera combined in 2025.

Porsche's focus on electrification and the move away from internal combustion engines is a likely factor in this decision. The German automaker has plans to introduce a two-door electric sports car with a mid-engine feel and typical Porsche design by the second half of the decade.

While the name of this upcoming electric vehicle has not been explicitly mentioned, John Goreham, Vice President of the New England Motor Press Association and an expert vehicle tester, has completed an engineering program with a focus on electric vehicles. Goreham, known for offering unfiltered opinions on vehicle topics, can be connected with on LinkedIn and followed on his personal and our channels.

The cancellation of a car that is performing well in sales takes guts, especially considering the U.S. market's history of poor performance for EVs that aren't the Model 3 or Model Y. This move indicates that Porsche is confident in the demand for their electric vehicles and is prepared to take bold steps towards a more sustainable future.

Interestingly, Porsche is now primarily an SUV company, with the Macan and Cayenne accounting for 64% of their U.S. sales in 2025. The Boxster, a mid-engine sports car with its engine located in the middle of the car, is known for its immense capabilities and prices that can top $100K for a top-of-the-line Boxster.

Production of Boxster and Cayman is expected to be exhausted in the U.S. market by the middle of 2026. As we bid farewell to these iconic sports cars, we look forward to what the future holds for Porsche and the automotive industry as a whole.

Porsche to Cease Production of Boxster and Cayman Models Next Month, Despite Outselling Panamera and Taycan Combinately; Insight into Reasons for Suspension of Popular Sports Cars